Set of Twelve Export Pith Paintings

Description:

Set of Twelve Export Pith Paintings, China, 19th/20th century, depicting interior scenes with court ladies at various needlecraft activities, gouache on pith, in a gilt lacquered frames decorated with floral sprays and patterns, glazed, sight size 11 1/8 x 7 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

not examined out of frames, some with creases, otherwise in good condition, cracking, flaking, and chips to lacquer frames.


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